Waterbury in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

POW/MIA Soldiers from Waterbury

Main Stone of Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 2, 2009

1. Main Stone of Memorial

Inscription. (Center):In memory of the
POW / MIA
Soldiers from Waterbury
who bravely served our nation
in all conflicts.
You Are Not Forgotten!
(Left):Sgt. Victor J. Choinere U.S. Army
DoB Nov. 1931 – Date MIA Nov. 1950
Cpl. Dennis Rush U.S. Army
DoB Feb. 1930 – Date MIA Nov. 1950
Cpl. Donald L. Humiston U.S. Army
DoB May 1929 – Date MIA July 1952
And all prisoners of war and missing in action
Korean War 1950 – 1953
First Lieutenant U.S.A.F.
Gerard P. Cyr
Born in Waterbury, CT
Aug. 1927 – Mar 12, 1952
Missing In Action Korea
(Right):The Freedom Tree
With the vision of universal freedom for all mankind
this tree is dedicated to Capt. Ronald Maverick
and all prisoners of war and missing in action 1974
Master Sergeant U.S.A.F. Andre R. Guillet
Born in Waterbury, CT
Dec 17, 1943 – May 18, 1966
Missing In Action S.E. Asia

Erected by Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the The Freedom Tree series list.

Location. 41° 33.399′

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N, 73° 2.533′ W. Memorial is in Waterbury in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from West Main Street near Leavenworth Street. Located near the center of the Waterbury Green. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Waterbury CT 06702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley,

on the Connecticut Shoreline,

and in Greater New Haven.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waterbury Veteran’s Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Fortified House Of Ensign Stanley (within shouting distance of this marker); Present Settlement of Waterbury (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (about 300 feet away); UNICO National (about 300 feet away); John Fitzgerald Kennedy (about 300 feet away); Waterbury Soldiers' Monument (about 400 feet away); St. James Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterbury.

Additional keywords. Veterans

Left Side Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick

2. Left Side Stone

Right Side Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick

3. Right Side Stone

Position of Main, Center Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 2, 2009

4. Position of Main, Center Stone

Waterbury MIA Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, June 2, 2009

5. Waterbury MIA Markers

Left - The Freedom Tree Marker
Right - Waterbury Korean War MIA Marker
Center - POW / MIA Soldiers from Waterbury Marker

The Freedom Tree and Vietnam MIA Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick

6. The Freedom Tree and Vietnam MIA Stone

Waterbury Korean War MIA Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick

7. Waterbury Korean War MIA Stone

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,472 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 21, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.